How the University keeps tons of e-waste from landfills each year

In the last fiscal year, Pitt Surplus diverted more than 31 tons of outdated electronics, which can leach toxic heavy metals and other chemicals into groundwater and soil.

Pitt is closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth

Many faculty and staff will be off on Friday, and the University will suspend most operations for the federal holiday.

How Pitt faculty and administrators are navigating generative AI, together

From casual monthly lunch groups to a University-wide AI coordination committee, Pitt has built a layered approach guiding responsible AI use on campus.

Pitt Online’s web launch marks a new era for flexible, career-focused education

Explore the bold new platform that connects prospective students with all of Pitt’s hybrid and online programs in one place.

Scaife Hall is Pitt’s 20th LEED certified building since 2005

The building’s recent renovation and West Wing addition earned a LEED Gold certification, the second-highest rank in the green building rating system.

Pitt’s Move Out Clean Out diverted a record 25K pounds from landfills

The May event collected 25,637 pounds of materials from students moving out of campus housing, a 13.6% increase over last year.

What’s next for Oakland? Pitt and local leaders shared their vision for the neighborhood at a recent panel.

Senior Vice Chancellor for External Relations Kevin Washo discussed the University’s role as an anchor institution at Tuesday’s Corridors of Opportunity forum.

Pitt is in the top 0.5% of universities, per the World University Rankings

The largest academic ranking of global universities puts Pitt at No. 86 worldwide and No. 42 nationally.

Be prepared for I-376 Parkway East closures, starting July 10

Pitt students, faculty and staff should expect potential impacts to the Oakland neighborhood, as both Forbes and Fifth avenues will be utilized for the interstate detour.

‘It takes a village to band a bird’

Four peregrine falcon chicks were banded and given a clean bill of health, marking the 25th nesting season at the Cathedral of Learning.